the guy I'm doing the job for is getting a connector in which the cable runs through the end. How does one trim the excess off? I ordered this tool. Is it the right one? :-)~MIKE~(-: On Mon, Apr 27, 2015 at 7:50 AM, Shawn Badger wrote: > Cat 6 is crimped just like 5 ,but be sure to use the right connectors > since Cat 6 has bigger gauge wires than Cat5 does. > > > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 6:25 AM, Michael Havens wrote: > >> Hey Richard, I don't think there is any difference but is cat6 crimped >> like cat5e? >> >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> >> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 2:58 PM, Richard Daggett < >> richard-daggett@daggettdesign.com> wrote: >> >>> *What is the general difference between category 5e and category 6?* >>> >>> The general difference between category 5e >>> and category 6 >>> is in the transmission >>> performance, and extension of the available bandwidth from 100 MHz for >>> category 5e to 200 MHz for category 6. This includes better insertion loss, >>> near end crosstalk (NEXT), return loss, and equal level far end crosstalk >>> (ELFEXT). These improvements provide a higher signal-to-noise ratio, >>> allowing higher reliability for current applications and higher data rates >>> for future applications. >>> >>> http://www.broadbandutopia.com/caandcaco.html >>> >>> If cost is an concern CAT 5e will do the job. >>> >>> Richard >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 2:43 PM, Eric Cope wrote: >>> >>>> Cat5e will most likely work for you. 35ft is not that long per the >>>> specification. Cat6 has plastic dividers between the twisted pairs. If its >>>> only 1 cable, you can spring for cat6, but if you are running many cables, >>>> I'd save money and go Cat5e. >>>> >>>> Eric >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 15, 2015 at 1:45 PM, AZ Pete wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi all, >>>>> >>>>> I need to get some long ethernet cabling for my home network (around >>>>> 35ft). I currently have a gigabit switch want to ensure that the >>>>> cable can accommodate gigabit ethernet speed. For the machines that >>>>> are hard wired, I currently use cat 5e. Looking on NewEgg I see cat 5e >>>>> and cat 6 cables. >>>>> >>>>> What's the difference between the two? Do I need to get Cat 6 or >>>>> will Cat 5e accommodate gigabit network speeds? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks! >>>>> Peter >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> --------------------------------------------------- >>>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------- >>> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >>> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >